Department: Judicial Branch
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $212676 - $236306 Per Year
Job Summary: The Chief (Product Development Office) position is in the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Department of the Chief Information Officer. The Chief (Product Development Office) leads Judiciary information technology development, modernization, security, and transformation efforts and initiatives.
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Qualifications: Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialize Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 10 years) of specialized experience equivalent to the SES/GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31/PB-2F level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in IT operations with at least five years overseeing enterprise-class programs in a complex, regulated environment (federal, ?nancial, or healthcare sectors preferred). Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below. Please limit your response to two pages for each MTQ. Describe your progressive, executive-level experience in product delivery, processes, policies, standards, techniques, models, artifacts and methodologies and the ability to apply these, as required, to formulate and advance the de?nition and documentation of an agency-wide enterprise strategy. Describe your experience developing a vision and strategy for a product delivery organization and aligning budget and implementation plans to that strategy. Describe your experience developing and implementing strategic thinking processes in an evolving product delivery infrastructure. This includes providing advice and input to decision-makers, identifying and implementing information technology best practices, and developing, building, and or maintaining a state-of-the-art information technology system. Describe your executive-level interpersonal skills in communicating, negotiating, and persuading others to build consensus and facilitate "win-win" situations. This includes experience in innovation, re-engineering, collaboration, and building coalitions to respond to customer needs and management issues and the demonstrated ability to present complex technical issues in clear, concise terms. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Applicants currently serving in an AOES and Court Unit Executive positions or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is MANDATORY for all other applicants. Please limit your response to two pages for each ECQ. LLeading Change: This core quali?cation involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide a workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Developing Others, Team Building. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 04/17/2026 to receive consideration. To begin: Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878314.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-17